Informational Interview Request For Advertised Job

This is a sample informational interview request to an alumni connection to learn about careers in a specific career field or company.

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Hi (first name),

I’m a fellow NYU alumnus who has spent the last decade in freelance creative producer roles. Most recently, I worked for (Name of Company) overseeing content creation for the world’s largest LED screen.

I saw a wonderful opportunity at your company for a [specify the job title here] and I am very excited about it. It seems like a perfect fit for me.

I would really like to speak with you to learn a little more about your company and to ask you a few questions. Can we schedule a quick phone call at your convenience? I’d be very grateful for your insights.